Award flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro
Award space from Miami to Rio de Janeiro
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Miami (MIA, FLL) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG, SDU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 21,000 miles + $11.20 on MIA–GIG (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 50,000 miles + $29.00 on MIA–GIG (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first class: 255,000 miles + $5.60 on MIA–GIG (Delta SkyMiles).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 21,000 pts + $11.20
- MIA–GIG · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 32,500 pts + $25.60
- MIA–GIG · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 50,000 pts + $29.00
- MIA–GIG · LifeMiles
- Lowest first class
- 255,000 pts + $5.60
- MIA–GIG · SkyMiles
Economy was lowest on MIA–GIG: 21,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 27,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on FLL–GIG. With Avianca LifeMiles, business class started at 50,000 miles + $29.00, about 1.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (30,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points: 21,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–GIG (seen on 305 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $11.20 | MIA–GIG | 305 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | MIA–GIG | 49 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,750 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–GIG | 6 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $29.00 | MIA–GIG | 269 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–GIG | 324 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–GIG | 294 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $75.91 | MIA–GIG | 290 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 37,500 pts + $52.10 | MIA–GIG | 266 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 38,500 pts + $38.00 | MIA–GIG | 196 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 42,000 pts + $9.46 | MIA–GIG | 15 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $33.50 | MIA–GIG | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 60,600 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–GIG | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 71,300 pts + $5.60 | FLL–GIG | 25 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points: 32,500 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–GIG (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | MIA–GIG | 6 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $11.80 | MIA–GIG | 305 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–GIG | 321 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 61,600 pts + $29.00 | MIA–GIG | 262 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 63,418 pts + $79.51 | MIA–GIG | 214 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 65,000 pts + $52.10 | MIA–GIG | 50 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $463.00 | MIA–GIG | 84 |
| GOL Smiles | 120,600 pts + taxes not reported | MIA–GIG | 328 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 136,800 pts + $5.60 | MIA–GIG | 287 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points: 50,000 miles + $29.00 with Avianca LifeMiles on MIA–GIG (seen on 290 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $29.00 | MIA–GIG | 290 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $75.91 | MIA–GIG | 197 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $12.10Mixed cabin | MIA–GIG | 305 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | MIA–GIG | 324 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 113,000 pts + $62.26Mixed cabin | MIA–GIG | 42 |
| GOL Smiles | 168,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MIA–GIG | 318 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 228,000 pts + $63.88 | MIA–GIG | 90 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 382,500 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | MIA–GIG | 13 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points: 255,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on MIA–GIG (seen on 240 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Miami to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
- From
- Miami (MIA, FLL)
- To
- Rio de Janeiro (GIG, SDU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD), Air France (AF), Aeromexico (AM), Aerolineas Argentinas (AR), Avianca (AV), JetBlue (B6), Copa Airlines (CM), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), GOL Linhas Aereas (G3) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,174–4,183 miles (6,717–6,732 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Rio de Janeiro
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Miami and Rio de Janeiro, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 21,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 305 dates | 32,500 pts + $25.60Atmos · 6 dates | 50,000 pts + $29.00LifeMiles · 290 dates | 255,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 240 dates |
| Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) | 30,000 pts + $16.90AAdvantage · 9 dates | 40,000 pts + $16.90AAdvantage · 10 dates | 124,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 7 dates | — |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) | 27,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 21 dates | 55,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 25 dates | 50,000 pts + $30.25LifeMiles · 27 dates | 305,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 25 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Miami to Rio de Janeiro
- Economy: 21,000 miles + $11.20 on Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 305 dates.
- Premium Economy: 32,500 points + $25.60 on Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 6 dates.
- Business Class: 50,000 miles + $29.00 on Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with Avianca LifeMiles, which showed business-class award space there on 290 dates.
- First Class: 255,000 miles + $5.60 on Miami (MIA) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 240 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MIA–GIG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MIA–GIG | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | FLL–GIG | Avianca LifeMiles | 50,000 pts + $30.25 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–GIG | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–GIG | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 126,200 pts + $63.66 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MIA–SDU | American Airlines AAdvantage | 205,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | MIA–GIG | Air Canada Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $84.31 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | FLL–GIG | Delta SkyMiles | 375,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 22,000 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–GIG, which showed nonstop space there on 305 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 32,500 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on MIA–GIG, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 102,500 miles + taxes vary via American Airlines AAdvantage on MIA–GIG, which showed nonstop space there on 305 dates.
Best months to fly from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 pts + $25.60 (10 dates)Atmos | 32,500 pts + $25.60 (4 dates)Atmos | 50,000 pts + $75.91 (18 dates)Aeroplan | 373,466 pts + $84.31 (4 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 25,750 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 50,000 pts + $75.91 (27 dates)Aeroplan | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 28,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $15.50 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)LifeMiles | 393,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,000 pts + $11.20 (27 dates)AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 41,500 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)LifeMiles | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 66,960 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)LifeMiles | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Miami to Rio de Janeiro award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
In business class, MIA–GIG with 50,000 miles + $29.00 (Avianca LifeMiles). In economy, MIA–GIG with 21,000 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Miami and Rio de Janeiro had award space?
MIA–GIG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), MIA–SDU (economy, premium economy and business class) and FLL–GIG (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 21,000 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 305 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:51 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 50,000 miles + $29.00 with Avianca LifeMiles. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 04:09 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Avianca LifeMiles showed business-class award space on 290 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 305 dates, premium economy 305 dates, business class 305 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 290 dates, premium economy 214 dates, business class 197 dates, first class 4 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 49 dates, premium economy 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 294 dates, business class 290 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 25 dates, premium economy 287 dates, business class 13 dates, first class 240 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 328 dates, business class 318 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 196 dates, premium economy 84 dates, business class 90 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with LifeMiles (30,000 miles + $5.60) to $75.91 with Aeroplan (30,000 points + $75.91); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $5.60) to $75.91 with Aeroplan (50,000 points + $75.91). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Miami to Rio de Janeiro on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 21,000 miles + $11.20 with AAdvantage (27 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 50,000 miles + taxes not reported with LifeMiles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Miami to Rio de Janeiro?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 23, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.